Sheriff Mark Nelson (Ret.) served over 40 years in law enforcement, ranging from reserve deputy to elected county sheriff. He followed in the footsteps of his father, the late Sheriff Les Nelson (1974-1986), to sit in the same office and at the same desk where his father had served. Sheriff Nelson’s older brother, retired Kelso, WA police chief Wayne Nelson also served four-plus decades in law enforcement.
Sheriff Nelson is well known and highly respected in his community, around the state, and has represented law enforcement in forums at a national level.
After retirement, he continues to serve the community serving on volunteer boards, guest and hired speaker at numerous events, broadcast radio, and podcasts.
